fatimah_s on Task 1: 20% to 30%, a 10% rise or ten percentage points?

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07 October 2026

For a made-up chart, if a share rises from 20% to 30%, is it clearer to say ten percentage points? Calling it a 10% rise seems different.

Could I just say 'The share rose from 20% to 30%' and leave out the calculation?

Yes, that states both figures clearly. You don't need to add the relative increase unless it helps the comparison you're making.

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